PAMED News
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Dr. Jill Owens Reflects on the Closure of BRMC and the Future of Community Healthcare
PAMED Board of Trustee, Jill Owens, MD reflects on the closure of Bradford Regional Medical Center.May 28, 2026 -
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PAMED May 2026 Legislative Roundup
The Pennsylvania General Assembly met in session throughout most of April and the first week of May but is now out until coming back in June for the annual budget push. As expected, the legislative agenda thus far has been dominated by elections. The gubernatorial election will take place this November as will all 203 PA House seats and 25 of the 50 PA Senate seats.May 28, 2026 -
Pennsylvania Primary Elections Set Stage for November General Election
The results of Pennsylvania’s May 19 primary election officially set the stage for several highly competitive congressional and statewide races heading into November 2026. While most incumbents in closely watched races successfully advanced through their primaries, the election solidified a number of matchups that are expected to draw significant national attention.May 28, 2026
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Legislation Amending PA's Medical Practice Act Advances to Governor's Desk
Senate Bill 507, sponsored by Sen. Rosemary Brown, passed the Pennsylvania House on Wednesday, April 29, by a vote of 197-4 and now awaits Governor Josh Shapiro’s signature. The bill previously passed the Senate by a vote of 49-1.Apr 30, 2026 -
Scam Alert for Licensees
PAMED recently received reports that people pretending to be from one of the health-related boards are contacting licensees by phone about their license.Apr 30, 2026 -
State Boards of Medicine and Osteopathic Medicine New Continuing Education Requirements and Volunteer Services
The State Boards of Medicine and Osteopathic Medicine finalize regulations to implement 20 Pa.C.S. § 8628, which requires physicians to complete at least 2 credit hours of continuing medical education in organ and tissue donation and recovery process.Apr 30, 2026 -
State Board of Medicine General Revisions and Updates (proposed rulemaking)
The State Board of Medicine is proposing an overall update to its regulations, including standards relating to issuing licenses, certifications, permits and registrations; graduate medical training (GMT); and continuing education requirements.Apr 30, 2026 -
Department of Human Services Availability of Rural Health Transformation Program Payments; Rapid Response Stabilization
The Department of Human Services (Department) announces the availability of program payments for hospitals, health care providers and rural health facilities.Apr 30, 2026 -
2026 Final Updated Guidance for Acute Healthcare Facility Determinations of Reporting Requirements under the Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error (MCARE) Act
The Patient Safety Authority and Department of Health issued updated guidance to acute health care facilities with reporting duties under the Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error (MCARE) Act.Apr 30, 2026 -
Feds Reschedule Approved Marijuana Products to Schedule III
The U.S. Department of Justice and the Drug Enforcement Administration has announced the immediate rescheduling of FDA-approved products containing marijuana and marijuana products regulated by a state medical license to Schedule III from Schedule I.Apr 30, 2026 -
2026 State of the Air Report
The American Lung Association has released their 2026 ”State of the Air” report.Apr 30, 2026 -
Health Advisory: Lyme Disease and Other Tickborne Diseases in Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) identified recent sustained increases in tick bite-related emergency department visits.Apr 22, 2026 -
Patient Safety Authority Public Meeting
The Patient Safety Authority Board meeting will be held virtually on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 1 p.m. and is open to the general public.Apr 16, 2026 -
State Board of Pharmacy Immunization Updates
The State Board of Pharmacy (Board) published a final-form rulemaking to expand the authority to administer injectable medications, biologicals and immunizations to individuals 18 years of age or older.Apr 16, 2026 -
HHS Final Rule Administrative Simplification; Adoption of Standards for Health Care Claims Attachments Transactions and Electronic Signatures
This final rule implements requirements of the Administrative Simplification subtitle of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act by adopting standards for the electronic exchange of clinical and administrative documentation to support claims-related processes.Apr 9, 2026 -
Medetomidine in the U.S. Illegal Fentanyl Supply Increasing Risk for Overdose and Severe Withdrawal Syndrome
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is issuing this Health Advisory to notify public health professionals, clinicians, laboratorians, and people at risk for overdose about increasing reports from U.S. jurisdictions detecting medetomidine.Apr 2, 2026 -
PAMED Legislative Update: Emergency Department Physicians
This week saw movement in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives on legislation establishing a statutory requirement that all hospital emergency departments be staffed 24/7 by an onsite physician.Mar 26, 2026 -
Health Care Cost Containment Council Special Reports and Requests for Data
The Health Care Cost Containment Council (Council) is required to publish a list of all special reports and data that have been prepared during the previous calendar year.Mar 26, 2026 -
Department of Health Nursing Home Patient Safety Trust Fund Surcharge for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 as Provided for under the Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error (MCARE) Act
The Authority has recommended that the FY 2025-2026 surcharge assessment total $1.245 million.Mar 26, 2026 -
Department of Health Upcoming Meetings
Upcoming Infant Hearing Screening Advisory Committee and Renal Disease Advisory Committee meetings.Mar 26, 2026 -
PAMED Unionization Taskforce Updates
The Board of Trustees created the task force back in 2024 to study what role, if any, PAMED should play regarding physician unionization.Mar 26, 2026 -
The Pennsylvania Medical Society Celebrates Doctors’ Day 2026
The Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) celebrates its state-wide recognition of physicians for 2026 Doctors’ Day on Monday, March 30. PAMED received more than 100 nominations from the public, patients, and colleagues, recognizing physicians who have gone above and beyond in their care.Mar 26, 2026 -
Pennsylvania Legislative Roundup: Q1 2026
As Pennsylvania's General Assembly returns to session the week of March 23rd, an election-heavy 2026 calendar is expected to shape the legislative agenda, with PAMED actively engaged on key issues including midwifery licensing, maternal health, private equity, scope of practice, and AI in healthcare.Mar 19, 2026
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